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Cargo hook tie-down device

a technology of tie-down device and cargo hook, which is applied in the direction of load securing, transportation and packaging, transportation items, etc., can solve the problems of many tie-down device forged, and high manufacturing cost of making the known tie-down device, so as to prevent rusting and high strength. the effect of ability

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-10
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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Benefits of technology

The solution offers a cost-effective, high-strength tie-down device that reduces manufacturing costs, enhances stability and rust resistance, and increases cargo flexibility by accommodating different fastening options and installation angles.

Problems solved by technology

There are however some drawbacks with known tie-down devices.
For example, the manufacturing costs for making the known tie-down devices are high.
That is, many tie-down devices are forged, using an expensive manufacturing process.
These manufacturing costs are, unfortunately, passed down to the customer.
With relatively high costs, a customer is easily discouraged from purchasing several tie-downs devices, which, if bought, would increase cargo flexibility in a vehicle.

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[0012]Referring to the figures, there is illustrated in FIGS. 1–3 a tie-down device 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. The tie-down device 100 has many applications, including securing cargo or objects in or to a vehicle or other structure. One skilled in the art will understand that the present invention has applications and uses outside of the described applications and uses.

[0013]In an exemplary embodiment, the tie-down device 100 includes a mounting region 101, a transition region 103, and a fastening region 105. The transition region 103 joins the mounting region 101 to the fastening region 105 and is shaped and configured to permit the mounting region 101 and fastening region 105 to extend in different planes. In one embodiment, the fastening region 105 extends angularly outward from the mounting region 101. One skilled in the art will understand that the fastening region 105 may extend outwardly at numerous angles relative to the mounting region 101.

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Abstract

A tie-down device that may be used in or on a vehicle, equipment or other structure to mount cargo or other objects to the vehicle, equipment or other structure includes mounting openings, a structural hem that surrounds at least a portion of the tie-down device, and a structural bead that surrounds at least a portion of the mounting openings. The configuration of the structural hem and the structural bead improves the positioning and alignment of mounting fasteners through the mounting openings and also improves the securement of the tie-down device to the vehicle, equipment or other structure.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION AND FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 29 / 217,410, filed on May 3, 2004. The present invention relates generally to devices used to secure cargo or other objects to a vehicle or other structure. More specifically, this invention relates to tie-down devices that may be used in or on vehicles or in other applications to secure cargo or other objects.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Tie-down devices are known and have been used for many years within or on a vehicle. The known tie-down devices generally are fastened to a vehicle and include an eyelet for receiving a line or rope to secure cargo or an object in or on a vehicle.[0003]There are however some drawbacks with known tie-down devices. For example, the manufacturing costs for making the known tie-down devices are high. That is, many tie-down devices are forged, using an expensive manufacturing process. These manufacturing costs...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B61D45/00B60P7/08
CPCB60P7/0807
Inventor JOHNSON, LAWRENCE W.
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC